Summer Hockey School Programs

Foundational Programs

The program that has helped mold players such as Sidney Crosby, Brad Richards, Nathan McIver and Drew MacIntyre.

 

This program is excellent for the development of skating and puck skills and features 3 on ice sessions per day including Modern Techniques of Hockey Skating, Puck Skills/Flow Drills and Daily Games. Our Computerized Testing and Analysis Awards Program allow players to work towards and achieve their goals. Also included are daily classroom sessions on goal setting, career planning, sports & education, and sports and nutrition as well as off ice training sessions focusing on quickness, agility, stick handling, shooting and hockey specific movement. This Program has been successfully researched and is considered the best program available for individual development.

 

High Performance Elite Training

 

This camp is for players who are playing on high level rep teams. There are 3 daily ice sessions with the first focusing on advanced techniques of hockey skating, stride length and frequency and quickness and agility. The second session consists of high tempo flow drills and advanced individual skill development. Each day ends with a competitive and exciting game. Classroom sessions on goal setting, career planning and hockey choices, nutrition and education on proper hockey fitness training are also part of the curriculum. Off-ice training sessions focus on plyometrics, stick handling for hockey and quickness and agility. Over speed training mechanisms such as bungee cords, resistance harnesses and weight vests will be used for the appropriate age groups.

 

This camp is for Boys playing AA or AAA hockey.

 

Defencemen’s Specialty Program
Age Specific Sections for 10 – 15 year olds.

 

Camp features 3 daily ice sessions including skating for defencemen, individual and team defensive tactics and a scrimmage. The focus is to teach young players backwards skating and transitional skills, gap control, pressure and containment, offensive and defensive support, as well as the stages of body contact and checking. Exciting off-ice training sessions focusing on quickness, agility, stick handling, shooting and hockey specific movements.

 

Elite Shooter’s Camp
Program Requirements: Boys AAA calibre players only

 

Brand New Cutting Edge Program featuring 3 daily ice sessions plus specialized shooting sessions on our Synthetic Ice. Video analysis of shooting techniques along with our most comprehensive skating, off ice training and stick handling program makes this camp a must for any player looking to gain an offensive edge. This is great program for Forwards and Defensemen alike. Individual analysis and testing on shooting techniques using video and accuracy & speed devices make this program one of a kind. Limited to 24 skaters.

 

Elite Defenseman’s Specialty Program
Program Requirements: Boys AAA calibre players only

 

Another New Program for 2009 designed for young defensemen aspiring to advance to high levels. Individual and Team Defensive Tactics will be taught at a high pace. A tremendous focus of this camp on how to play the position in today’s modern, up tempo game. Individual analysis and testing on shooting techniques, stride length and transitional skating using video and accuracy & speed devices are the highlights of this program. Limited to 24 skaters.

 

Hockey for Tots
Sections for ages 4 – 6yrs.

 

Exciting program focusing on teaching the beginner the modern techniques of hockey skating and puck skills. Each day players receive 2 on ice training sessions, a fn and informative off ice session focusing on balance and movement and a classroom session to introduce the rules and basic concepts of the game.

 

Mini Guns Program (Invitation Only)
Players born in 2001 & 2002

 

Program for talented young players who show potential of playing at an elite level. This is an exciting new program combining the best of our signature Foundational Program with key components of the popular Young Guns Program. Included are 3 daily ice sessions, informative classroom and comprehensive off ice sessions featuring Hockey Haven and a scientific based testing program.

 

Young Guns Program (Invitation Only)
Age specific Sections for96, 97, 98, & 2000 birth years

 

An exciting comprehensive program for gifted young players who play advanced elite level and spring hockey. There are 3 on ice sessions per day focusing on Modern Techniques of Hockey Skating with an introduction to quickness, overspeed & resistance training, advanced hi tempo flow drills and daily games. The camp features our most extensive off ice program and exposes players to advanced elements of the game to help them grow.

 

Magic Hands & the Art of Scoring Goals
Age Specific Sections for 9 – 14 year olds.

 

Camp features 3 daily ice sessions including “Magic Hands” Stick handling. The Art of Scoring Goals, and a daily game. (Due to popular demand two daily ice sessions will be solely devoted to Stick handling and goal scoring) Off-ice stick handling, off-ice testing and training, and classroom sessions are also part of the curriculum.

 

“Magic Hands” stickhandling program includes over 50 stick handling agility techniques over 30 moves, fakes and dekes, dryland training for puck handling. “The Art of Scoring Goals” includes principles of scoring goals, shooting options, deking options, angle of attack, changing angles, position of goaltending, the reaction game, predetermined plan of attack.

 

“Elite Magic Hands” is for AAA players and focuses on advance techniques of stick handling and goal scoring.

 

Female Young Guns Program
Invitation Only for High Level Atom & Peewee Girls

 

An exciting, comprehensive program for gifted young females who play advanced, elite level and spring hockey. There are 3 on ice sessions per day focusing on Modern Techniques o Hockey Skating with an introduction to quickness, overspeed & resistance training, advanced hi tempo flow drills and daily games. The camp features our most extensive off ice program and girls are exposed to high profile instructors and learn how to gain opportunities in the world of female hockey.

 

Advanced Female Skating and Training Program
Sections for 13 – 18 year olds

 

Focuses on training in advanced skating techniques including resistance training, over speed training and quickness development. Off-ice advanced plyometric and hockey specific training methodology. Lectures on nutrition, goal setting and psychology of individual and team play.

 

Foundational Goaltending Program

 

Excellent program for goalie development stressing strong fundamentals, includes 4 hours of ice time per day, 1 hour goalie instruction, 1 hour skating instruction, 1 hour puck skills instruction and a daily scrimmage. This camp is also offered in our Magic Hands and Defencemen’s Specialty Program.

 

High Performance Elite Goaltending Program

 

Focus on goaltending fundamentals, advanced techniques, situational analysis read and react skills. Includes 4 hours of ice time per day, 1 hour goalie instruction, 1 hour skating instruction, 1 hour puck skills instruction and a scrimmage.

 

Super Summer Hockey League Elite

 

Summer Hockey League for players who have played Junior A, Major Junior, University or Professional hockey. Summer 4 on 4 League for various ages. Please call for more information.

 

Advanced Preparation Camp
Peewee, Bantam & Midget players

 

This camp is designed for Peewee, Bantam & Midget players who are considered top players in their respective age groups. The focus is on Advanced Skating Techniques, On-Ice Over Speed and Resistance Training, Advanced Drills & Skills and Daily Scrimmages. Players will also train at the Hockey Haven Training Centre and will attend classroom sessions on nutrition, training for hockey and career planning.

 

Advanced Preparation Camp
Major Junior Players and Draft Picks as well as Junior A

 

This camp will is for Major Junior Players and Draft Picks as well as Junior A, University and Professional Players looking to get ready for their up coming training camps. This camp will focus on Advanced Skating Techniques, On-Ice Over Speed and Resistance Training, Advanced Drills & Skills and Daily Scrimmages. Players will also receive an intensive off ice training program at Hockey Haven Training Centre.

 

High Performance Preparation Camp – Aug 24-30

 

This camp is designed for AA & AAA Bantam & Midget players who are committed to getting ready for tryouts and the up coming season. The focus is on Advanced Skating Techniques, On-Ice Over Speed and Resistance Training, Advanced Drills & Skills and Daily Scrimmages. Players will also train at the Hockey Haven Training Centre and will attend classroom sessions on nutrition, training for hockey and career planning.